18th Mar, 2020 10:00

The Spring Auction

 
  Lot 635
 

An original 20th century glazed enamel pub sign advertising Guinness

An original 20th century glazed enamel pub sign advertising Guinness, with the slogan 'Guinness Is Good For You' in red text over the white ground, above an oval Guinness's Extra Stout, James's Gate Dublin trademark device, numbered L34 340305, above green text 'Gives You Strength', set within a simple green border, fitted in original wall-hanging case frame, marked to lower left corner 'GA/OT/94 A', 53 x 29 cm.

See also lot 634 in this sale.

Sold for £800


Condition Report

Some internal blemishes and marks to the field, with white flecking to the red text.


Corrosion to the frame commensurate with age.


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